The Consulting Report is pleased to announce The Top M&A Consultants and Leaders of 2026. Mergers and acquisitions are often the most high-stakes moments in a company’s lifecycle, serving as a primary tool for companies to scale or acquire the technology and talent necessary to evolve. The market has already seen a significant resurgence this year, with M&A volumes soaring to $861.1 billion in Q1 2026, the strongest start to a year since 2021. However, the complexity of these deals has only increased alongside the volume. Read more:
Grant Thornton Stax is proud to congratulate Yiwei Jiang on being recognized at the 2026 Consulting Magazine Rising Star Awards in the category of Thought Leadership and Intellectual Capital. Read more:
Grant Thornton Stax congratulates Tyler Michaels on being recognized at the 2026 Consulting Magazine Rising Star Awards in the category of Industry Specialization – Software & Technology. Read more:
Grant Thornton Stax Global Practice Lead Paul Edwards recently joined the Top Consultant podcast hosted by The Consulting Report, to discuss his career and Grant Thornton Stax. Hosted by RJ Lumba, the show highlights nominees of their "Top Consultant" lists to learn more about them and how they do the work they do.
The Consulting Report is pleased to announce The Top 25 Women Leaders in Consulting for 2026. With the U.S. management consulting market now nearing $400 billion, consulting has become one of the clearest signals of what organizations are struggling to execute on their own. The women recognized this year lead the teams brought in to impose order, make decisions usable, and carry initiatives through the messy middle where most efforts stall. Read more:
For the fourth year in a row, Grant Thornton Stax has been recognized on Vault’s Consulting Top 50 list of the best firms to work for in North America—ranking #18 overall—along with placements among the Top Boutique Consulting Firms and on Vault’s EMEA list. Read more:
Grant Thornton Stax is proud to celebrate the Winter 2026 promotions of 30 exceptional team members across our global offices. These promotions reflect their outstanding dedication and highlight our ongoing commitment to nurturing and investing in our people. As we continue to grow rapidly, especially as part of Grant Thornton US, it's important to recognize that our strength lies in our people. We remain dedicated to fostering rapid learning and providing significant opportunities for career growth. Read more:
Chris Flynn began his journey at Grant Thornton Stax while he was an undergrad at Northeastern University. With an interest in private equity and how investors strategize, he joined our Boston office as an Associate. Now a Consultant, Chris shares his experience and insights from his tenure at Grant Thornton Stax, as well as some fun facts about himself. Read more:
Robert Lytle and Phil Dunne Named Among The Consulting Report’s Top 25 Private Equity Consultants and Leaders of 2025 The Consulting Report is pleased to announce The Top 25 Private Equity Consultants and Leaders of 2025. Private equity has become one of the most powerful forces in the global economy, fueling company growth, driving innovation across industries, and shaping the strategies of corporate titans. As the asset class has expanded—reaching trillions of dollars in assets under management—its influence on job creation, competitiveness, and long-term value has also grown.
October 22, 2025 – Grant Thornton Stax, recognized for its excellence in marketing, has been awarded the esteemed OnCon Icon Top 100 award. The OnCon Icon Awards celebrate outstanding achievements of top organizations and teams worldwide. This prestigious recognition is determined through peer and community voting. Voters are instructed to select teams they have seen make a significant impact on their own organization or within the broader industry, contribute to their professional community through thought leadership, drive innovation, and demonstrate exceptional leadership.
